More than 1,000 students from architecture and civil engineering backgrounds across 200 colleges in Maharashtra participated in the ‘Kreate’ competition, showcasing cutting-edge models centered around the theme of “Life in Steel.”
The multi-stage event invited students to present solutions that aligned with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The competition brought together some of the brightest minds in architecture and engineering, encouraging participants to explore how steel can play a pivotal role in meeting sustainability challenges. Forty-eight teams, selected from 200 entries, displayed their projects in a live exhibition, blending academic insight with industry needs.
Organized by Kalika Steel, a producer of environmentally-friendly TMT steel bars, the competition featured a panel of experts in sustainable design who judged the entries. The top three teams were recognized for their innovative concepts.
First place was awarded to Shagun Shah, Sudiksha Anantharaman, Rehan Deshmukh, and Mousumi Tatia from BNCA College, Pune. Their project embraced the theme of gender equality as a core part of sustainability. Shagun Shah shared, “Our model reflects the balance and empowerment symbolized by gender equality, underscoring the interdependence of humanity.”
The second prize went to Ranjana True, Shambhavi Joshi, Sharvat Haval, and Aayush Mirajkar from SPSMBHS College of Architecture, Kolhapur. Their model, inspired by the ancient tale of Samudra Manthan, depicted the synergy between masculine and feminine energies in driving sustainable development.
Third place was awarded to Shravani Rajput, Pari Birar, Aarya Dhakane, and Manas Gahiwad from MPVS College of Architecture, Nashik. Their design focused on SDG 9, highlighting the role of industrial innovation and sustainability.
The top teams received cash prizes of ₹1 lakh, ₹75,000, and ₹50,000, recognizing their remarkable efforts. Govind Goyal, Director of Kalika Steel, expressed his pride in the event: “This competition has grown beyond our expectations. It’s incredible to see how students harnessed our TMT steel bars to create innovative models that champion sustainability. Every participant deserves praise for their creativity and dedication.”‘Kreate’ continues to inspire future leaders to pursue sustainable solutions through innovation.
